8
DRAFT
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Lavage Leakage
Punctured Lavage Solution Bag.
Replace lavage solution bag.
Porous Lavage Tubing Assembly.
Replace tubing assembly.
Cracked Handpiece Adapter
Replace the handpiece adapter.
Cracked Steri-Mate Handpiece.
Replace the Steri-Mate® Handpiece.
Incorrect tubing size.
Check the tubing for snug fit on the adapter
barb. If tubing is loose, replace it with the
correct tubing (.110 inch / 2.794 mm I.D.).
O-ring worn or missing on Cavitron
®
Insert.
Replace the O-ring. Green (12-pack)
Item #62605, Black (12-pack) Item #62351
O-ring worn or missing on Cavitron
®
Handpiece Cable.
Replace the O-ring. Item #79357.
O-ring worn or missing on handpiece
adapter.
Replace the O-ring. Item #79357.
Cavitron
®
Insert does not
vibrate
Insert defective.
Replace insert with a new Cavitron
®
Insert.
Steri-Mate Handpiece defective.
Replace the Steri-Mate Handpiece with a
known working handpiece.
Steri-Mate Handpiece Adapter
defective.
Remove the Adapter and plug the Handpiece
directly into the handpiece cable. If the
Cavitron
®
Insert scales properly, replace the
Adapter.
8 2 Technical Support and Repairs
For technical support and repair assistance call DENTSPLY Professional CavitronCare
SM
Factory Certified Service at
1-800-989-8826 Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Eastern Time). For areas outside the U.S., contact your
local DENTSPLY Professional representative.
